Late night talk shows are not the place to learn about candidates

Published 8:00 pm, Wednesday, October 22, 2008

To the Editor:

Since when are presidential and vice presidential candidates obligated to appear on idiotic late night comedy shows? Since when do the opinions of David Letterman, Chevy Chase and Alec Baldwin matter in a presidential race?

John McCain was recently slammed with negative press be-cause he canceled an appearance on David Letterman. Senator McCain should not apologize. He should not have to offer explanations to the host of a late night comedy show. It has no bearing on his future as president.

Senator McCain was gracious enough to reschedule an appearance and was then interrogated by this outwardly liberal, anti-Republican TV personality. Letterman was neither funny nor respectful or gracious to his guest. Whether you agree with him or not, Senator McCain served our country with honor and is vying for the most important job in the world. Letterman should consider himself lucky to have him as a guest.

Mr. Letterman has the nerve to question Sen. McCain regarding his association with G. Gordon Liddy. Sen. McCain has been open about this relationship and reiterated that Liddy is serving his time, end of story.

I think we should be more concerned about Obama's association with known terrorist Bill Ayers, anti-American, racist Rev. Jeremiah Wright and convicted felon Tony Reszko.

Finally, we then have to endure media criticism of Sarah Palin's appearance on "Saturday Night Live" and their mockery of this woman who has achieved so much in her political career.

I certainly hope Americans go to the polls well-informed, and can disregard the idiocy resulting from press given to late night comedy show hosts and actors.

I truly fear for this nation if we allow David Letterman and Chevy Chase to influence our vote. Knowing Obama's association with terrorists, racists and felons, I fear even more if he ends up our president.